Women Making a Difference in the Meetings Industry

In recognition of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2018, we decided to single out some of the hard-working women we’ve written profiles on since the beginning of 2017.

While it may seem odd to highlight International Women’s Day (a single day!) when you realize that the meetings industry—and more specifically the event planning profession—is predominantly made up of women who make stellar contributions daily, there is still more progress to be made.

Let’s take this day to explore and reflect on how women throughout our industry are the engine that drives it forward.

Although we regrettably can’t single out each and every woman who has made her mark since the beginning of 2017 that were profiled or interviewed by Meetings Today, we hope this partial list serves as a reminder of the contributions these and other extraordinary women have made to the industry.

All of these examples prove that there has been no shortage of female changemakers blazing new trails in health and wellness in the meetings realm, helping planners navigate all aspects of their busy lives.

SUPPLIERS

Hotels, facilities and CVBs are vital in making meetings and events a reality. More women are taking charge in executive roles on the supplier side of the business. Here are some examples:

TOP CHEFS

The glass ceiling of the male-dominated world of top-echelon chefs is increasingly being shattered by women who are making a name for themselves by leading kitchens around the U.S. and beyond. Following are some standout females of the food world: